Will Kenny

Experience

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  Gateway Sixth Form College

  Jan 2007 - Jul 2010

  General Technician

  I was responsible for the up keep of the college theater. I created and maintained inventories, carried out repairs on equipment a well as the maintenance. I was also entrusted with the opening and closing of the college theatre as well as a small rehearsal space.

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  The Gilded Balloon

  Jul 2009 - Sept 2009

  I was a technician for a fifty seater venue. operating lighting sound and including stage management duties. I was also responsible for the cleanliness of the venue. I helped with the fit up and get outs at the beginning and end of the festival Responsible for the smooth running of fifty seater venue. operation of lighting and sound. also part of a larger crew installing power for lighting and sound and staging

  • Venue Technician

    Jul 2009 - Sept 2009

  • Venue Technician

    Jul 2009 - Sept 2009
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  Curve Theatre

  Feb 2012 - Jan 2020

  Responsible for the planning, costing and execution of a production, updating and keeping accurate budgets and financial records. producing risk assessments, method statements and schedules. working closely with producers, designers, director and heads of departments. Responsible for assisting in the smooth installation of set and automation elements. programming and maintenance of Nomad automation system with over 50 automation bars. show running and supervision of casual crew members. Responsible for the moving and installation of show scenery. also responsible for the safety of local crews and making sure the show opened on time, running repairs on set and set adaptation to fit the venues. Helping install and take out lighting, sound and set for shows/events. As well as performing maintenance during quiet periods.

  • Deputy Head of Stage and Automation

    Apr 2018 - Jan 2020

  • Production Manager

    May 2019 - Aug 2019

  • Stage and Automation Technician

    May 2014 - Mar 2018

  • The Twits Head of Stage

    Jan 2017 - Apr 2017

  • Casual Lighting technician

    Feb 2012 - May 2014
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  TRAVERSE THEATRE (SCOTLAND) LIMITED

  Jul 2013 - Aug 2013

  Stage crew/ Production Carpenter

  Responsible for assisting in the smooth running and change overs of set between the venues two performance spaces. In addition to this making set adaptions in support of shows

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  Leicester Museums Technology Association (LMTA)

  May 2020 - now

  Volunteer
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  Curve Theatre

  Aug 2020 - Apr 2022

  Maintenance Technician
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  Birmingham Ceremonies Ltd

  Apr 2022 - Aug 2022

  Deputy Health and Safety Manager
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  Millgate School

  Sept 2022 - now

  Site Manager

  Responsible for water, gas, electrical and general health and safety compliance across the schools site. Managing works for 9 individual buildings across the site